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Higher Failsworth Primary School

Goodgraded 10/07/2024Ages 3–11435 pupilsDoes not apply
Oldham, M35 9EA
Oldham

Higher Failsworth Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Oldham. The school has around 435 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/07/2024, Higher Failsworth Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Oldham can view Higher Failsworth Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Oldham (M35 9EA), Higher Failsworth Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 10/07/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence19.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher31.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals30.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language9.8%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-8%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in OldhamSee the full area report for M35 9EA